Air Manas
A former Kyrgyz low-cost airline that operated domestic and regional international services from Bishkek before suspending flights in 2022.
About Air Manas
Air Manas was founded in Kyrgyzstan in 2006 and began commercial operations in 2009. It later developed a close relationship with Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines, which acquired a minority stake and helped introduce a low-cost operating model. Pegasus subsequently sold its interest, leaving the carrier under Kyrgyz ownership. The supplied CityLine Hungary legal name, CNB ICAO code and cityhun.hu website relate to a different airline; Air Manas used the ICAO code MBB.
The airline was based at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, with domestic flying that included Osh and regional international links to cities such as Istanbul, Moscow and Tashkent at different points in its history. Its schedules changed considerably over time, reflecting the seasonal and commercially challenging nature of aviation in Kyrgyzstan. Air Manas suspended operations in 2022 and therefore has no active scheduled network at present.
Air Manas historically operated Boeing 737 aircraft before introducing an Airbus A220-300 in 2021. The A220 gave the airline a more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft for domestic and medium-haul regional services, but it did not remain in operation for long. As a low-cost carrier, Air Manas primarily offered an economy-class product, with optional services and fare conditions varying according to the ticket purchased.
Air Manas was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its former relationship with Pegasus Airlines supported commercial cooperation, but it did not give Air Manas passengers the benefits associated with membership in a global alliance. The carrier did not operate a widely established frequent-flyer programme of its own, so travellers generally booked it for schedule and price rather than loyalty benefits.
The airline’s main strength was its ability to provide lower-cost links from Kyrgyzstan using narrow-body aircraft suited to regional routes. Its limited fleet also made operations vulnerable when an aircraft became unavailable or leasing conditions changed. Sanctions affecting the Russian lessor connected with its Airbus A220 contributed to the suspension of flights in 2022, and travellers should not confuse archived schedules or booking pages with current service.
Good to know
Flying with Air Manas — what to expect
Operations Are Suspended
Air Manas suspended flying in 2022 and does not currently operate a scheduled passenger network. Treat routes displayed by older travel sites as historical information.
Check Airline Identity
Air Manas used IATA code ZM and ICAO code MBB. The CNB code, CityLine Hungary name and cityhun.hu website belong to a different airline record.
Historical Low-Cost Model
Air Manas operated as a low-cost carrier, so its fares generally emphasized basic transportation rather than bundled extras. Baggage, changes and other optional services depended on the fare conditions.
Bishkek Base
Manas International Airport in Bishkek was the airline’s principal base. Osh was also an important point in its former domestic network.
No Alliance Benefits
The airline was not part of a global airline alliance and had no widely established loyalty programme of its own. Passengers should not expect current mileage earning or reciprocal status benefits.
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FAQ
Air Manas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- There is no current allowance because Air Manas is not operating scheduled flights. For any archived booking or proposed codeshare itinerary, confirm baggage rules directly with the airline actually operating the flight.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. If Air Manas is not operating, the search may instead show available flights from other carriers.
- Air Manas has no current longest route because its operations are suspended. Its longer historical services connected Bishkek with regional international cities, but the network changed over time.
- Historically, most Air Manas services departed from Manas International Airport in Bishkek. Osh was another notable departure point in its domestic network.
- Air Manas tickets are not currently available for an active scheduled network. If the brand resumes service, compare flexible dates and check the complete fare, including baggage and optional charges.
- Air Manas does not currently operate scheduled flights. Its historical network included domestic services within Kyrgyzstan and regional international routes from Bishkek.
- It currently serves no scheduled destinations because operations have been suspended since 2022. The size of its former network varied by season and operating period.
- Air Manas was based at Manas International Airport in Bishkek. The airline suspended operations in 2022, so it no longer maintains an active scheduled hub.